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Sunday, Oct 24

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'Vibrant' cinematographer remembered as police probe Baldwin shooting

By Lisa Richwine ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Reuters) -The crew was setting up a difficult shot during filming on the New Mexico set of "Rust", and the movie's cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, wasn't quite satisfied. She turned to Lane Luper, a…

Melbourne to ease more COVID curbs as 80% vaccination rate nears

By Lidia Kelly MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Melbourne, the world's most locked-down city that emerged from its latest spate of COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, will see more curbs eased next week when Victoria state reaches an 80% full…

Uzbek leader expected to secure second term in office

TASHKENT (Reuters) - Uzbekistan votes in a presidential election on Sunday in which incumbent President Shavkat Mirziyoyev faces no genuine opposition and is almost certain to win a second term. Mirziyoyev's predicted victory will allow…

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Turkey to expel U.S. envoy and nine others, Erdogan says

By Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that he had told his foreign ministry to expel the ambassadors of the United States and nine other Western countries for demanding the release of…

U.S. envoy urges N.Korea to end 'provocations', accept offer of talks

By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/nkorea-says-it-conducted-successful-missile-test-submarine-kcna-2021-10-19 were "concerning and counterproductive" for…

Taiwan, U.S. discuss UN participation ahead of key anniversary

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese and U.S. officials have discussed how Taiwan can "meaningfully" participate at the United Nations just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping will give a speech to mark his country's half decade since…

Russian, Chinese warships hold first joint patrols in the Pacific

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian and Chinese warships held their first joint patrols in the western Pacific Ocean over the past week, Russia's defence ministry said on Saturday, a move Japan said it was monitoring. Moscow and Beijing, which…

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Colombia nabs Otoniel, drug kingpin and gang leader -government

By Oliver Griffin, Nelson Bocanegra and Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia's armed forces have captured Dairo Antonio Usuga, known as Otoniel, in the biggest blow to drug trafficking in the Andean country since the death of Pablo…

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Tesla hikes price of Model X, Model S variants by $5,000

(Reuters) - Tesla Inc has increased the price of its Model X Long Range and Model S Long Range variants by $5,000, the electric-car maker's website showed on Saturday. The Model X Long Range and Model S Long Range now sell for $104,990 and…

Focus turns to safety fears before New Mexico movie shooting tragedy

By Lisa Richwine SANTA FE, N.M. (Reuters) -The movie director who was wounded on set when Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun said on Saturday he was "gutted" by the death of the film's cinematographer, as more details emerged suggesting…

Colombia armed forces capture top drug trafficker Otoniel -sources

By Oliver Griffin, Nelson Bocanegra and Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA (Reuters) - Dairo Antonio Usuga, known as Otoniel, Colombia's most sought after drug trafficker and leader of the Clan del Golfo, was captured on Saturday during an operation…

Saturday, Oct 23

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UK says substantial differences remain with EU over Northern Ireland trade

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom said on Saturday that talks with the European Union over post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland had been constructive, but substantial differences remained. Goods moving between…

UK says substantial differences remain with EU over N.Ireland trade

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom said on Saturday that talks with the European Union over post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland had been constructive, but substantial differences remained. Goods moving between…

At least two killed by bomb blast in Ugandan capital -police

(Reuters) -At least two people were dead after a bomb blast in the Ugandan capital of Kampala, Uganda Police chief political commissar Asan Kasingye Tweeted on Saturday. The cause of the blast was not immediately apparent and there was no…

Obama fires up Virginia crowd for governor's race he calls a U.S. "turning point"

By Gabriella Borter RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) -Former U.S. President Barack Obama urged Virginians to re-elect Terry McAuliffe as governor at a rally on Saturday, emphasizing the race's significance as an indicator of the country's political…

Gang shootout in northern Mexico leaves four dead -officials

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A car chase and shootout between gang members and law enforcement near Mexico's northern border left three members of the powerful Gulf Cartel dead along with one bystander, officials said on Saturday. The incident…

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France disappointed with fishing talks with UK, more talks scheduled

PARIS (Reuters) - France is disappointed by the pace of negotiations with Britain on settling a row about post-Brexit fishing rights but talks are set to continue on Monday, the head of a French fishing association said on Saturday. His…

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US meets Sudanese leaders to reaffirm support for democracy

CAIRO (Reuters) -A U.S. envoy underlined Washington's support for a democratic transition to civilian rule in Sudan on Saturday during talks with the head of its ruling council and the prime minister, the U.S. embassy in Khartoum said. It…

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New migrant caravan in Mexico pushes past blockade to head north

By Jose Torres TAPACHULA (Reuters) - Several thousand migrants from Haiti, South America and Central America set off from southern Mexico headed north on Saturday, clashing with law enforcement trying to hold the caravan back. Some people…

Separatists end week-long blockade of hotel housing OSCE in eastern Ukraine

By Maria Tsvetkova and Alexander Ermochenko MOSCOW/DONETSK, Ukraine (Reuters) - Russian-backed separatists on Saturday called off a protest outside a hotel in eastern Ukraine housing international conflict monitors, ending a blockade…

Seven prisoners found dead in Ecuador jail affected by riots

(Refiles to additional clients with no change to text) By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuador's SNAI prison authority has found the bodies of seven prisoners in the same jail where violence between gangs lead to the deaths of 119…

U.S. envoy meets Sudan leaders, backs democratic transition to civilian rule

CAIRO (Reuters) - A U.S. envoy underlined Washington's support for a democratic transition to civilian rule in Sudan on Saturday during talks with the head of its ruling council and the prime minister, the U.S. embassy in Khartoum said. It…

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Erdogan says Turkey is set to banish 10 Western ambassadors

By Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday he had ordered the foreign ministry to declare 10 ambassadors from Western countries 'persona non grata' for calling for the release of philanthropist…

Exclusive-Italy and UniCredit close to ending talks over MPS sale-sources

By Pamela Barbaglia and Valentina Za LONDON (Reuters) -Italy's government and UniCredit are preparing to call off negotiations over the sale of ailing bank Monte dei Paschi (MPS) after efforts to reach an agreement over a costly…

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Director 'gutted' by death of cinematographer in accidental shooting

By Lisa Richwine SANTA FE, N.M. (Reuters) - The movie director who was shot and injured in an on-set accident involving actor Alec Baldwin said on Saturday he was "gutted" by the death of the cinematographer. Joel Souza, who was hit in the…

Russia-led bloc concludes drills near Afghan border to boost Tajik security

HARB-MAIDON TRAINING GROUND, Tajikistan (Reuters) - A Russia-led military exercise held over six days near the Tajik-Afghan border, designed to demonstrate Moscow stands ready to protect Dushanbe in the event of an incursion from the south…

Nigerian gunmen attack jail, 575 detainees missing

ABUJA (Reuters) - Gunmen attacked a jail in Nigeria's Oyo State late on Friday and freed over 800 inmates by force, the state prison service said in a statement on Saturday. The prison service said the attackers were heavily armed "with…

Afghanistan hurtling towards collapse, Sweden and Pakistan say

By Alexander Cornwell DUBAI (Reuters) -Afghanistan will shortly collapse into chaos unless the international community acts rapidly, Swedish and Pakistani ministers warned on Saturday. Afghanistan plunged into crisis after the hardline…

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Obama stumps for Virginia candidate in race seen as referendum on Biden

By Gabriella Borter RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) -Former U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday joins a roster of high-profile Democrats campaigning for Virginia governor candidate Terry McAuliffe, just days ahead of a tight, closely-watched…

Tropical Storm Rick strengthens into hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Rick strengthened into a hurricane on Saturday off Mexico's Pacific coast and is expected to gain force throughout the day, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Rick was moving north…